Kilkenny children to learn craft skills in the classroom [advertiser.ie]
- Published: 10 September 2010
Knitting, sewing, woodwork and metalwork are some of the new craft skills that are to be introduced to the primary school curriculum in a new venture announced by the Crafts Council of Ireland.(CCoI).
The CCOI has announced details of its restructured primary schools craft programme aimed at teaching children a wide range of skills.
The CRAFTed: Learning Skills for Life Primary School Programme, undertaken in partnership with Education Centres in six regions across the country and the National Museum of Ireland, will take place during the 2010/11 academic year.
It was officially launched by the Minister for Education and Skills, Mary Coughlan, in Kilkenny Education Centre on Tuesday last.
The programme gives primary school children and teachers an exciting opportunity to explore their creativity and learn new skills by working collaboratively with professional craftspeople.
Over 900 pupils in 36 schools right across the country — including Kilkenny — will be participating in the CRAFTed programme.
Announcing the details of the programme Louise Allen, education and awareness manager of the Crafts Council of Ireland, said craft processes provide a unique opportunity for learning in a range of subject areas through hands-on experience.
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